House vote on healthcare bill tonight
President Obama made a visit to Capitol Hill in an effort to get his healthcare bill passed

Bond denied for office shooting suspect
Shooting suspect Jason Rodriguez made his first appearance in court Saturday morning

Man faces child porn charges
Officers say a routine investigation led them to the photos.

Flying High in Tampa
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Summit this weekend!

Man threatens to kill store clerk
Hillsborough sheriff's deputies are looking for a man who threatened to kill a convenience store clerk last night.

John & Sean on Underwood, Lambert, Weezer & Wolfmother
Big music releases in November - what Sean and John like and don't like

Thanksgiving Travel Bargains
The editors from Travel Zoo have some advice for people hoping to save money on holiday travel.

Learning the Recording Biz
Students at St. Petersburg College Exposed to Unique Program

7 steps to an eco-friendly garden
This weekend, take action to make your garden green and "green"

Holiday Gift Market at the Florida State Fairgrounds
The Junior League of Tampa is promising one of the best shopping experiences in the Bay Area this weekend.

Fort Hood victims had different reasons for enlisting
The victims included a pregnant woman who was preparing to return home, a man who quit a furniture company job to join the military about a year ago and a newlywed who had served in Iraq.

82-year-old stabbing victim released from hospital
After getting stabbed several times by a friend and having surgery on her hand, Genevieve Zebrowski is out of the hospital.

USF offers veterans specialized education
USF became the first university in the nation to offer a first of a kind education program to veterans returning home from war.

CRITICAL CONDITION: How reform could affect your FSA
The Democratic plan could place a cap on your pre-tax contribution.

Grow house busted in another up-scale Pasco neighborhood
Sheriff's deputies foundnd 171 marijuana plants in a $400,000 Land O'Lakes house.

Senator Nelson calling on Chinese to fix drywall mess
Nelson, in Tampa on Friday, also expressed frustration at the pace of the federal investigation.

Cross dressing bank robber kidnaps man to get away
Witnesses say a man in drag held up a bank in Pinellas County.

Cops: Wife faked abduction to scam husband
Authorities say the 25-year-old mechanic charged with trying to extort thousands from the woman's husband wasn't her captor, but her accomplice and lover.

5-year-old found wandering after teacher's mistake
The girl's mother says a kindergarten teacher put her daughter on the bus rather than handing her off to aftercare.

Trapped in a high rise with a gunman
An employee working in the Orlando high rise eight floors above the shooting shares his experience.

Polk Sheriff asks for help identifying beer thief
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is asking the public's help in identifying a man accused of tricking a cashier in order to steal beer and cigarettes.

Pinellas student arrested with weapons on school grounds
A throwing star and several other dangerous objects were found inside a teen's vehicle at Dixie Hollins High in St. Petersburg.

INVESTIGATION: Are one community's red light cameras effective?
An ABC Action News investigation raises questions about whether accidents have increased since the City of Temple Terrace installed red light cameras.

Suspect in Orlando office shooting had money woes
Asked by a reporter outside the police station why he did it, Jason Rodriguez replied: "Because they left me to rot."

Local veteran shares training experience at Fort Hood
Before going to Baghdad, Tina Hood trained in the same building where the massacre happened.

Jurors don't bite on 'too fat' defense
A New Jersey jury has rejected a Florida man's claims that he was too fat to kill and has convicted him of murdering his former son-in-law.

Numbers revealed: What did Cash for Clunkers do for Florida?
The figures generated by the program are staggering, especially in Florida.

Moment of silence set Friday for Fort Hood victims
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has declared a moment of silence for U.S. military forces worldwide as a show of respect for the Fort Hood victims.

Man botches drive-by shooting
Police say Anderew Burwitz forgot to roll down his car window during a drive-by shooting at his ex-girlfriend's house.

Pasco cops bust moonshiners
Two men admitted to using the still to make moonshine for their own use and to sell to their friends and co-workers, deputies say.

Local Veteran in command of 44,000 soldiers
With 44,000 U.S. soldiers under his command, Major General Luis Visot has plenty to stress over. Yet, he doesn't.

A quiz to celebrate Sesame Street's 40th birthday!
Fans are celebrating the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street, whose first episode aired November 10, 1969. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of the popular show!

Ida expected to strengthen
Ida has emerged into the northwest Caribbean Sea, where it is expected to strengthen and could be in the Gulf not far from Tampa Bay next week.

Fort Hood suspect said goodbyes before shooting
As if going off to war, Major Nidal Malik Hasan said goodbyes and dispensed belongings to neighbors.

Florida news quiz: Do you pay attention?
How much do you know about recent events in the Tampa Bay area and the rest of Florida? Take our quiz and test your recall.

Around the house - the season's hottest looks
5 hot decorator trends to get your home ready for the holiday season

A bay area 'Original' celebrates 50 years!
Residents in original Carrollwood, one of Hillsborough county's first planned communities, are throwing a party this weekend to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Man guilty of shooting ex-wife in Pasco County
A Pasco County man has been found guilty of kidnapping and shooting his estranged wife in 2006.

Swine flu vaccine available to Pinellas students
See list of schools scheduled to have vaccinations.

Bay area swine flu cases down in past week
After a week of widespread outbreaks, Hillsborough County reports no new cases.

Pet killed as family escapes Northdale fire
Hillsborough County firefighters say a family was lucky to escape a house fire that started in the bedroom of a 14-year-old boy.

Two killed in Clearwater motorcycle crash
Authorities say the driver was speeding when he failed to make a turn on Montclair Road Thursday night.

Unemployment Rate Hits 10.2%
The national unemployment rate tops 10% for the first time since 1983.

Three injured in motorcycle, pick-up truck collision
Three people were injured when a motorcycle and a pick-up truck collided in Dunedin.

Intelligence officer: Did Fort Hood shooter have 'sinister' connections?
A former intelligence officer with 30 years of experience spoke to ABC Action News about what the United States should be doing to learn more about suspected Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan.

Inmates talk about saving deputy's life
Four Hillsborough County inmates sat before the press on Thursday as heroes.

1 dead, 1 injured in Clearwater motorcylce crash
One person was killed and another is clinging to life after they were ejected from their motorcycle while driving along Montclair Road Thursday Night.

Jury convicts man in Jaguars player shooting
A jury convicted a man Thursday of attempted murder in the shooting of former Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Richard Collier in 2008.

Tampa woman arms herself after terrifying encounter
A Tampa woman recently caught four men breaking into her house. Next time, she wants to be prepared.

Report clears Sarasota Police in beating caught on camera
Video showing Sarasota Police Officer Christopher Childers kicking Juan Gomez-Perez launched a series of errors by the Sarasota Police Department, according to an outside investigation.

CRITICAL CONDITION: AARP, American Cancer Society endorses House bill
A new round of endorsements give major boost to Democrats.

Tuberculosis case confirmed at Plant City High School
Department of Health spokesman Steve Huard said the student is home, in isolation, and is expected to be OK.

PCSO: Get rid of your unused prescription drugs
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is asking people to drop off old prescription medicine.

Officials: Suspect not among 12 dead in Fort Hood shooting
An Army psychiatrist set to be shipped overseas opened fire at the Fort Hood Army post Thursday, authorites said, a rampage that killed 12 people and left 31 wounded.

Bartow Church: Mother Nature took our holiday donations
A Church fire burned food, clothing and toys intended for hundreds of needy families during hard times.

Gov't ends immigration case against Megahed
More than 2 years after he was first arrested and accused of being a terrorist, federal officials announced they will not retry Youssef Megahed on immigration charges.

Transgendered people get protections in Tampa
Tampa city council gives first approval to include transgendered in city's human rights ordinance.

St. Petersburg teen to appear on Jeopardy tonight
A high school freshman is participating in Jeopardy's Teen Tournament tonight.

Missing Bay Area teen found in Colorado
Runaway caught with a 21-year-old sexual offender who had fled his Pinellas County home without telling authorities.

Son of jail attack hero speaks out
The teenage son of of a Hillsborough jail inmate reacts to the video of his dad saving deputy's life.

Trapper who faked python capture charged
Justin Matthews, who staged the capture of a 14-foot python in a drainage ditch, is charged with misusing the 911 system.

TK's Take: This is ridiculous! What's the beef?
Some members of Bucs 1979 team are disgruntled with Sunday's ceremonial 'throwback' day. Tom Korun says, 'Get over it!'

Yankees win World Series
A Japanese import helped the Bronx Bombers drive to the top of the baseball world once again with their 27th World Series title.

Missing Florida baby found alive under sitter's bed
'Grown men crying.' An emotional Washington County sheriff told reporters that a baby missing for five days was found alive in a box under her sitter's bed.

A fast quiz on fast food
Answer these questions to find out if you're making the right choices when eating on the run.

Clearwater woman charged with stabbing 82-year-old neighbor
Martha Gold was charged with attempted murder after detectives say she got into a fight with her neighbor at the Top of the World Condominiums.

Chinese drywall meeting being held in Tampa
Experts discuss research on the drywall and what could be done to fix problems.

Air Jordans cost UCF future deal with Adidas
'The University of Central Florida has chosen not to deliver on their contractual commitment to Adidas,' Adidas spokeswoman Andrea Corso wrote in an e-mail.

Crist wants special session on commuter rail
The plan calls for a railroad link between Tampa and Orlando.

CRITICAL CONDITION: AARP ready to endorse Democratic House bill
The senior advocacy group says much is at stake for seniors.

Clay County deputies to get counseling after killings
A crisis-management team was convening Thursday to help the north Florida county's 600 deputies and civilian personnel.

NRA Wants to prohibit gun questions for adoptions
The advocacy group says the questions are invasive and amount to creating an illegal gun registry.

38 red light runners cited at Clearwater intersections
Clearwater Police cite 38 red light runners during a traffic enforcement meeting.

Family of suspects in teen burning apologize to victim
The family of the boys accused of setting a classmate on fire apologized to the victim's family Wednesday.

Vehicle that hit Tampa mother and daughter identified
Tampa Detectives have identified the vehicle involved in a hit and run that injured a mother and daughter in October.

Dispute over woman leads to shooting at Tampa gas station
Tampa Police responded to a shooting at a Marathon gas station Wednesday night.

Doctor: Major differences between starved baby, normal baby
Weight? Formula? Doctor visits? A Tampa doctor says the Lakeland parents accused of starving their child were nowhere near normal, if the sheriff’s version of the facts is true.

Community to honor fallen Plant City soldier
The body of fallen Plant City soldier will be carried in a procession in Tampa on Thursday afternoon.

Family of seven escape Tampa house fire
A family of seven escaped a house fire in Tampa on Wednesday afternoon.

Michelle Obama's garden on 'Iron Chef America'
The Food Network has announced that an episode of 'Iron Chef America' will be taped at the White House.

Polk Sheriff upset over inmate's stay of execution
Through several appeals, Paul Beasley Johnson has dodged his scheduled execution. Sheriff Grady Judd calls it a "delay in justice".

Mayor-elect Bill Foster looks ahead
The Mayor-elect in St. Petersburg says a few things may change when he takes over in January.

New credit card rules could start December 1
Lawmakers voted Wednesday to speed up the process to crack down on banks.

'Granddad Bandit' strikes Florida
Authorities are searching for an elderly man that has hit up banks in at least six different states.

Hillsborough County creates website for Chinese drywall
Here affected residents can learn about assistance available to them through the county.

H1N1 flu fear has far reaching effects
The swine flu has added stress and worry to a lot of people's lives. It's also made for a lot of work for local school districts.

CRITICAL CONDITION: What's in the GOP bill?
Find out why it's receiving criticism from the left.

Billboard supporting Atheism upsets some Lakeland drivers
A 36-foot wide billboard that asks: "Don't believe in god? You're not alone," is upsetting quite a few people.

New canine influenza study beginning in Tampa
The ASPCA and the University of Colorado are funding a study at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay to develop a quick and easy way to test for canine influenza.

Plane experiences rough landing at Vandenburg Airport
Two people were injured after a plane had a rough landing at Vandenburg Airport.

Largo Officer fired, charged with DUI after crash
An officer was arrested after leaving the scene of multiple accidents investigators say he caused.

Transit tax inches towards ballot
Hillsborough voters could have final say on a sales tax increase to fund mass transit projects.

UPDATE: Former Sheriff's Deputy to be evicted
Hillsborough County Commissioners have begun efforts to evict fired Sheriff's Deputy from his rent free home.

WATCH: Inmates rescue sheriff's deputy in jail attack
Jail commanders say the deputy might have died if inmates hadn't come to the rescue.

Hillsborough anti-bullying program receives additional funds
The Bully Buster Program has gotten a financial boost.

It's a big 'Bird'-day!
Beloved Sesame Street character Big Bird is celebrating the big 4-0!

11 students taken to hospital following school bus accident
The Hillsborough school bus, with 39 children aboard, was headed to Beth Shields Middle School when it was involved in a crash with a truck.

Anti-bullying campaign gets big boost
Hillsborough County's new anti-bullying program, Bully Busters, is getting a major endorsement from the Sheriff's Office. Today, Sheriff David Gee will hand over a $50,000 check to help keep Bully Busters going.

Diver drowns in Hernando's Eagle Nest Caverns
James Woodall of Kentucky had problems with his diving gear about 500 feet into the underwater caves.

Man found dead behind Hudson home
Authorities are treating the man's death on Oak Drive as suspicious.

Tampa police shoot pit bull that attacked two people
One victim was a Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputy who scaled a fence to save himself.

Tampa woman accused of child abuse
Police say the victim showed up at school with welts over her body.

Two Lakeland students get unwelcome morning surprise
Some kids waiting at their bus stop got a scare this morning after woman forgot to check her rear view mirror.

How to regain your emotional balance
Is your life spinning in circles, or even out of control? 10 quick tools to pick yourself back on your feet

UPDATE: Eviction proceedings to move forward against fired deputy
Hillsborough County Commissioners have voted to begin the process of evicting a fired Sheriff’s Deputy from his rent-free home in Brandon’s Saladino Park.

Man shoots self in hand
A man hospitalized after being shot in the hand told deputies the gun went off while he was handling it.

Police academy student arrested
Brandon Jacob of Winter Haven allegedly punched a man in the face at a ball field in Polk City.

Missing Florida baby's parents were investigated
The Florida Department of Children and Families says it investigated 7-month-old Shannon Dedrick's mother and father after the August complaint, and workers have had "a lot of involvement" with the family.

This church has gone to the dogs!
To attract new members, the pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles has turned God's house into a doghouse for one service each Sunday.

Irvin and Dacascos booted from 'Dancing with the Stars'
The judges' scores are combined with viewer votes to determine which contestants are eliminated each week.

Obama's half-brother recalls abusive dad
It's the story of an abusive parent patterned on their late father, the mostly absent figure Obama wrote about in his own memoir.

Is your pilot checking email or texting while flying?
Lawmakers are taking steps to ban the use of laptop computers and other personal electronic devices in cockpits.

Inventors audition in Ybor City
Anthony Sullivan, host of the reality show Pitchmen is reported to be one of the judges.

Bush and Clinton to debate at Radio City Music Hall
Coming next year to Radio City Music Hall: Bush vs. Clinton.

Polk County woman's wallet stolen from shopping cart
The woman was shopping at a Dollar General the wallet was taken out of her shopping cart. Detectives want to talk to a man and woman seen near the cart.

H1N1 concerns spur orange juice boom
Sale of orange juice has spiked over the last six months, as worries about H1N1 flu have spread.

Aki traded to Pirates for relief pitcher
Rays save over a half million by dealing Iwamura to Pittsburgh.

Football team parents fight to win back forfeited games
Parents are going to court to fight a Florida High School Athletics Association rule.

Dunedin company recalls hot chocolate mix
Pelican Bay Ltd. is recalling all of its Caramel Chocolate Truffle Hot Chocolate Mix because the product might contain an ingredient not listed on the packaging.

Burning car smokes out downtown Tampa
A Tampa man was not completely surprised that his car would burst into flames.

Wife recalls holding husband as he died 34 years ago
Ann Williams-Thorn lost her husband 34 years ago. Every November 3rd since then she’s put a wreath at the Fallen Officers memorial. But this time, there was a glitch.

Florida sues Expedia, Orbitz
The State claims the online travel sites aren't paying Florida its fair share of taxes they collect.

Teacher diagnosed with cancer shares emotional struggle
Tamara Phillips, a teacher at Plant High School, was diagnosed with Leukemia in August. Now her students are trying to save her life.

H1N1: Manatee County announces first vaccine locations
Manatee County Health Department staff will be providing H1N1 (swine flu) vaccinations at seven public school clinics in conjunction with Manatee County Schools, starting Friday, November 6th.

Pasco County to offer free H1N1 vaccinations
Clinics will be held this weekend in several different communities.

Rifle stolen from Polk County Deputy's vehicle
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says an agency-issued rifle was stolen from a detective's vehicle.

81-year-old woman escapes St.Pete house fire
An 81-year-old woman made it out of a house fire in St. Petersburg on Tuesday afternoon.

Pinellas detention deputy arrested for doctor shopping
An investigation revealed suspicious activity and lead to the arrest of the deputy.

Your H1N1 flu questions answered
Check out the transcript from our web chat to find answers to your questions.

William Brown found guilty of murdering Ryan Skipper
Skipper's body was found with 19 stab wounds on the side of a Polk County road in 2007. William Brown, who was charged with the crime, said he didn't do it.

Police: Couple stole thousands of bags from Phoenix airport
Two people have been arrested for allegedly stealing thousands of baggage items from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Kmart Black Friday ad released
Dubbed "Blue Friday" by the retail chain, the shopping day will feature hundreds of doorbusters for 5 hours only.

Parents charged with starving baby to death
A Polk County mother and father are accused of starving their 5-month-old daughter to death. Sheriff Grady Judd called it 'nothing other than torture.'

TK's Take: Bucs 'throwback' Sunday no laughing matter
Bucs Hall of Famer Lee Roy Selmon will be honored.

The curious life of Kaleb Schwade
Did a child abuse victim, who will be a vegetable for life, somehow save someone's life?

Hard Rock Casino winner loses $166 million
Hard Rock Casino officials say a slot machine malfunction voided a Daytona Beach mans multi-million dollar payout.

Phillies hold off Yanks in World Series Game 5
Chase Utley hit two home runs to raise his World Series total to a record-tying five. Cliff Lee won again beating the Yankees 8-6.

Tax credit for pet owners under consideration
Having a 'domesticated' pet may soon save you money on your taxes.

How the recession may lead to longer life expectancy
Why for some, there's a backwards relationship between good times and long life

Bill Foster wins race for St. Petersburg Mayor
Bill Foster knew he was the winner less than an hour after the polls closed.

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Fed to talk about surge in mortgage fraud
The Federal Reserve will use a series of news conferences to discuss Florida's mortgage fraud surge.

Man attacks wife with gasoline
Marco Brown doused his wife and her car with gasoline and tried to set her on fire, according to police.

Troopers seek driver of stolen car
Investigators say the trooper tried to stop the speeding vehicle at I-275 in the area of 54th Avenue North in St. Petersburg.

Three names, one social security number, one trip to jail
Deputies have charged Carl Martin Desmond of Spring Hill with trying to get a driver's license under three different names.

Man wearing breathalyzer costume charged with DUI
Police say James Miller, who wore a breathalyzer costume for Halloween, is facing a DUI charge after his arrest over the weekend.

Wine thief caught red (and white) handed
A homeless man stole several bottles of wine from a Port Richey CVS by hiding them down his pants.

Home health care worker steals from 91-year-old patient
A New Port Richey woman is accused of trying to forge several checks she took from the elderly woman she was looking after.

Paula Dockery to run for Florida governor
Florida State Sen. Paula Dockery says she will run for governor, challenging Attorney General Bill McCollum for the Republican nomination.

Missing Bradenton woman found unharmed
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says missing 22-year-old Nayeli Torrez has been found unharmed.

Car slams into a Pinellas Park home
Tomas Rios was nearly run over by the car while he was sitting in his living room.

Voters cast early ballots in St. Pete mayoral race
More than 20,000 people voted by mail-in ballot before Tuesday's election.

Search continues for missing 7-month old baby
Shannon Dedrick was last seen at her Chipley home early Saturday morning.

Bad ecomony brings new breed of people in need
A Tampa man can relate to those asking for help.

Students rally to save teacher's life
A Plant High School teacher was diagnosed with a deadly disease, but her students are fighting to keep her alive.

Guavaween a bust for some businesses
Ybor merchants say low attendance for the annual event cost them money.

Bid to widen Bruce B. Downs $31 million below estimate
Once the project is given final approval, the work will begin after the holidays.

CRITICAL CONDITION: Health care bill would cap spending accounts
Bills in both the House and Senate would cap contributions to Flexible Spending Accounts at $2,500.

Customers shocked to find Florida No Fault offices closed
Without any warning to customers, the prominent auto insurance company closed several of its Florida offices.

33 arrested during Manatee drug roundup
Manatee County undercover agents are still searching for 20 more narcotics dealers.

Three-year-old trick or treater bitten between his legs by dog
Real life fear on Halloween for child and his family.

Become a Black Friday VIP at Best Buy
Best Buy is bringing back their popular contest that could get you in the store before any other shoppers.

CRITICAL CONDTION: Where is the GOP health care bill?
GOP leadership says they will unveil an alternative this week.

Did Brandon Spikes intentionally gouge a Georgia player's eyes?
Fans are outraged after video surfaced showing Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes digging inside the face mask of a Georgia running back.

Tampa man accused of date rape
Police said the victim said "NO" and the suspect threatened her with a knife.

County expected to drop plans to put homeless shelter in mall
Protests from neighbors and the mall's owner sealed the deal.

$15 H1N1 vaccine available in Hillsborough County
The Hillsborough County Health Department will be distributing the vaccine to high risk residents this afternoon.

Parents protest proposed cell tower in Wesley Chapel
Parents are out telling other parents about the cell phone tower to be built on the campus of John Long Middle School.

Bicyclist hit, killed by Hillsborough deputy
A blood test at Tampa General Hospital showed that Johnathan Lee Loschen's blood-alcohol level was more than three times the legal limit.

Yankees lead World Series 3-1
The Yanks rallied with three runs after two were out in the ninth inning to beat Philadelphia 7-4 Sunday night.

Bucs the only winless team this season
St. Louis and Tennessee both won their first games of the season this past weekend leaving Tampa Bay as the only winless team in the NFL so far.

Ford Reports $1 Billion In Profits In 3rd Quarter
Ford Motor Co. earned one billion dollars in the third quarter by cutting internal costs and extra sales generated by the government's "Cash for Clunkers" rebate program.

Men bitten by snakes minutes apart
Two men who didn't know each other ended up three rooms down from each other in a Tampa hospital.

Girl who had sex with teacher sues school district
The lawsuit alleges that the Hillsborough County school district failed to protect the victim.

Parents accused of smoking pot with infant in car
Cierra Michel and Mike Johnson were pulled over by Hillsborough deputies who smelled marijuana and noticed the two-week-old child in the back seat.

Final lap for St. Petersburg mayoral candidates
Despite Bill Foster having outspent Kathleen Ford in the campaign by a wide margin, the two have remained close in the polls. Tuesday is election day.

Blame Mom for kid's obesity?
Fierce reaction to new research, and friendly advice for imperfect moms, working or not

High School teacher seeks compatible bone marrow donor after surprise leukemia diagnosis
Plant High School is reaching out to the community in hopes they'll be able to help a teacher in need of a compatible bone marrow donor.

94-year-old man charged with lewd behavior
Deputies say Albert Edward Ballough was arrested for masterbating on the front porch of his home in Holiday.

St Petersburg and Miami to get new mayors this week
Tuesday's election day will bring new mayors to St. Petersburg and Miami

Inmate accused of attacking his attorneys in jail visitation room
Attorneys were meeting with him about his trial, which was 2 days away.

Competition encourages teen seat belt use
Hillsborough County officials want teens to get the message that seat belts save lives.

Tears of hope as hundreds finish cancer walk
1500 people crossed the finish line Sunday. They walked 60 miles. Each step was a step towards a cure for breast cancer.

Dozens sickened by irritant at St. Pete Airport
Paramedics were called out to a terminal at the St. Petersburg-Clearwater Airport Sunday after dozens of passengers and staff complained of scratchy throats and began coughing.

Chicken craze hits Tampa Bay
A popular promotion led to some long lines for dinner this weekend. One chain offered a complete chicken meal for only a dollar.

Pitbull brings joy to Carrollwood residents
They are often called dangerous dogs. But, some stress pitbulls love can be theraputic to those that need it the most.

Holocaust survivor dies before dream is realized
Manny Riba worked tirelessly to bring a historic torah to his place of worship. He accomplished a goal but sadly died before seeing it for himself.

Murdered rapper developed musical talents at church
21-year-old Shamir Garnelo was murdered Saturday night at a Pasco County party, where he was supposed to perform.

Defections, court fights test Scientology
Over the course of two days last week, a French court convicted the church of fraud and Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis' resignation from the church over a litany of concerns was aired publicly

After-school vaccination centers open in Hillsborough
Four vaccination centers begin offering the H1N1 vaccine to students today.

Bradenton man accused of sexually abusing 7-year-old
27-year-old Pedro Flores-Marquez allegedly lured his victim into his home by offering to show the child a BB gun.

Evangelical leader Dobson leaving radio show
Dr. James Dobson, the voice of Focus on the Family, will no longer host its flagship radio broadcast and is cutting formal ties with the Christian ministry he founded more than 30 years ago.

Handbags and happy hour to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation
Buy designer handbags and proceeds go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation

Remembering Sergeant Ron Harrison
Hillsborough County lost a beloved Sheriff's deputy after he was gunned down at a DUI Checkpoint over two and half years ago.

Clermont boy fatally struck by SUV
An 8-year-old boy, who was apparently spending Halloween at a church event designed for safety, was fatally struck by a sports utility vehicle in central Florida.

No one wants to RIP next to Marilyn Monroe?
There were no bids during the second auction of the marble mausoleum crypt above Marilyn Monroe.

Man fatally stabbed during Fantasy Fest
Police said 23-year-old Marques Butler was stabbed at 4 a.m. Saturday in an apparent fight during Fantasy Fest, the island city's annual costuming and masking festival.

Mickey Mouse takes on 'tough guy' image
Mickey Mouse is getting a new persona to appeal to a new generation.

Teen girls fighting school suspension over sexy photos
The photos were posted over summer break. The sophomore coeds say a school suspension is unfair.

Flu or cold? How to tell the difference
You feel sick, but you're not sure if you've got the flu or just a common cold? Chills, fever, a cough? Here are some symptoms to compare.

Florida man wrongfully convicted refuses compensation
Leroy McGee is refusing to complete the documents, fearing that taking the money could end up hurting others who will seek similar reparations in the future.

Man dies in Florida rip current
An Indiana man died and several other people were hospitalized after getting caught in strong Florida rip currents.

El Nino could mean harsh Winter
Warmer than normal waters in Pacific increase potential for wicked weather

Fire torches house, leaves St. Pete man with serious burns
Fire officials say the fire broke out around 8:30 am at the man's home at 4810 6th Avenue North.

Volunteers clean up woman's messy property
South Florida woman owes thousands in code violation fines

CBO: Only 2 percent would take public option
A new study finds the public option plan might actually help private insurance plans.

The Obamas celebrate Halloween with D.C area kids
The president and first lady handed out Halloween treats to more than two thousand trick-or-treaters.

Walmart reduces prices on 100 toys
The reduced prices are in addition to Walmart's 100 toys for $10 pricing previously announced.